MIDLAND 248XL - Manual (Page 13)

UK
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REPLACING FUSE
If you replace the fuse for DC power Cord, use F 5A 250V type. The parame-
ters and the symbol of the fuse are indicated in the following label.
F5A 250V +
HOW TO OPERATE WITH YOUR
MIDLAND 248XL
1. Screw the microphone plug into the microphone jack.
2. Make sure your antenna is securely connected to the antenna connector.
3. Make sure the SQUELCH control is turned fully counterclockwise.
4. Turn on the unit and adjust the volume control.
5. Select your desired channel through the “UP/DN” buttons on the micropho-
ne.
6. To transmit, press the PTT button and speak with a normal tone of voice.
7. To receive, release the PTT button.
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION
The frequency bands must be chosen according to the country you are in.
Procedure:
1. Switch off the unit.
2. Turn it on while pushing the “N.K.” button.
3. Rotate the “CHANNEL” knob and select the desired frequency band (see
the chart here below).
4. To fix your selection, press the “LOCK” button.
NOTE: If you select a frequency band which operates in FM mode only, the
“AM/FM” control activates the LCR function (Last Channel Recall).
NOTE: In the UK frequency band, you can select directly the EC band by
pushing the “LCR-A/F” control for about 2 seconds.
FREQUENCY BAND CHART
Displayed digits Country
I Italy 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt
I2 Italy 34 CH AM/FM 4Watt
D Germany 80 CH FM 4Watt / 12 CH AM 1 Watt
D2 Germany 40 CH FM 4Watt / 12 CH AM 1 Watt
D3 Germany 80 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 1 Watt
D4 Germany 80 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 4 Watt
EU Europe 40 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 1 Watt
EC 40 CH FM 4Watt
E Spain 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt
F France 40 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 1 Watt
PL Poland 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt
UK England 40 CH FM 4Watt English frequencies +
+ EC 40 CH FM 4Watt frequencies
ATTENTION!
The frequency band allowed all over Europe is 40CH FM 4W (EC) – See the
“Restrictions on the use” table.